Ringing in the Change: Facets of Mobile Technology Adoption in Manufacturing

Due to the growth in mobile lifestyle among customers, the adoption of mobile devices and applications in manufacturing plants and facilities is on the rise. This trend has led to more efficient collaboration and innovation in manufacturing. Indeed, the convergence of mobile devices and networks has enabled an in-depth observation of customer behavior at levels that were not accessible prior to mobility. For mobile success, manufacturers will benefit immensely by partnering with experienced mobility technology and service providers. Download this white paper to learn more.

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This Aberdeen Group report, based on over 170 survey respondents in manufacturing, provides best-in-class manufacturing approaches to ERP strategy. Today, 92% of manufacturers have implemented ERP. Still, recent data finds that a successful ERP implementation goes well beyond just putting it into place. ERP, and the organization itself, should be constantly moving forward. Successful manufacturers tailor ERP in reaction to business change and needs including adding new functionality or mobile access. Read More

To help organizations understand their current state and plan for managing quality, LNS Research covers a quality management research study of more than 1,000 manufacturing organizations to identify best practices in organizational change, business process redesign, and technology evaluation. Read More

Change is hard for everyone. But switching from your old system to Google Apps doesn’t have to be difficult, and acceptance of the new Google Apps system within your organization will allow your company to flourish. Supporting everyone on the team through the adoption process is vital to a successful move to Google Apps.

In this white paper, explore core ideas to successfully training on and transitioning to Google Apps, including a slow, steady implementation process that allows the comfort levels of users to grow. This starts with a twelve-point plan that lets users get used to the idea of switching to new cloud technology. Learn how, when discussing the implementation of Google Apps, to focus on the opportunities now available to your organization. Highlight the positive changes that come with the adoption of Google Apps that will reduce travel time, allow users to work from home, decrease IT issues, and create a more collaborative, streamlined work environment. Review information on self-training strategies and the benefits of developing a training website. Use other Google tools such as Hangouts to gain valuable feedback from users, and explore how selecting volunteers to learn Google Apps tools earlier than other members can help the rest of the team navigate Google Apps and resolve IT issues. Through the information in this white paper, your transition to Google Apps can be a positive one. Read More

The convergence of business intelligence (BI) and mobility has been well under way for some time. As more professionals begin using smart phones and other mobile devices to keep up to date with business information, your company’s work force will start seeing mobile access to business data as the rule rather than the exception. Discover the benefits that are in store for an organization that embraces mobile analytics. Read More

We turn to our smartphones and tablets for almost everything, and these mobile devices are well on their way to becoming the primary means for accessing the Internet. However, the rise of mobile adoption by job seekers presents a new set of challenges for employers. Having a mobile presence is imperative for an organization to be perceived as modern and forward-thinking in order to obtain top talent. In this eBook, learn more about the rise of mobile technology and how to provide a mobile candidate experience that exceeds candidate expectations. Read More